Ceramic vases, 'Smoke Rings' (pair)
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NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers. "I combined the brown of the afternoon with the black of night for these vases," says Peruvian ceramicist Christian. He works in the traditional ceramic style of Chulucanas. Shaped on a potter's wheel, these beautiful vases take their dark colors from the smoke of mango leaves. Ceramics such as these are entirely unique ? not even the artisan can recreate one. Thus slight variations of color or brushstrokes confirm their originality and authenticity. Artisan Info: Christian Chocano Arevalo was born in Lima on April 23, 1976. While studying Industrial Administration, he had the opportunity to meet many people involved in the world of art, "artisans capable of creating wonderful things with their hands." Christian worked in various jobs after graduating, and eventually began working with his father, Julio Chocano, a Novica featured jewelry designer. Inspired by the jewelry arts, Christian traveled throughout Peru to diversify his jewelry skills and vision. "While traveling, I met a master ceramist who shared with me the secrets of Chulucanas ceramic arts," Christian recalls. "He taught me how to transform a block of clay into a work of art that could be appreciated worldwide. He instructed me in the techniques developed by our predecessors, he inspired me, and he called upon me to help preserve our cultural identity through art. "When an artist is sincere, he
Ceramic vases, 'Smoke Rings' (pair)